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This generator lets you create fantasy cultures.

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The Bölminön Culture

Common Names

Male Names
  • Qráin
  • Therin
  • Dofar
  • Tafal
  • Gláin
  • Gwurin
  • Therim
  • Gufur
  • Thirim
  • Thorin
Female Names
  • Gufira
  • Turinu
  • Gofora
  • Dunlinga
  • Tufura
  • Panlina
  • Kufera
  • Gworina
  • Gwolina
  • Qerino
Family Names
  • Broadgrip
  • Onyxhammer
  • Coppergrip
  • Broadmountain
  • Jadehill
  • Rubyfall
  • Goldchin
  • Oaktunnel
  • Silverchin
  • Ingotfoot
Country Names
  • Ulória
  • Latakkia
  • Terilia
  • Ilíria
  • Telelia
  • Rutukkia
  • Lorolia
  • Anoeladha
  • Roteccia
  • Laluccia
Town Names
  • Redvalley
  • Deep Ridge
  • Red Cliff
  • Red Delve
  • Blackfall
  • Greenhollow
  • Purplevalley
  • Yellow Tower
  • Darkvalley
  • Redtower

Organization

In this culture, power is determined by magical ability. Merchants are most highly regarded. Women are dominant. Social mobility is only possible through wealth accumulation.

Religion

This religion is monotheistic. They gather bi-weekly at the synagogue for worship and food and drink. Join devotees at sanctuaries for sacrament and fellowship with an enlightened one.

Taboos

Not making eye contact during a conversation is a sign of moral degeneracy.

Failing to hold the door open for someone is associated with witchcraft and sorcery.

Greetings

People greet each other by making eye contact and nodding their heads. This is a sign of respect and acknowledgement of the other person’s presence.

Meals

Meals are served in large common vessels and each person is expected to serve themselves.

Design

Squares and right angles are celebrated for their simplicity and elegance.

Music

Bölminön music has a single rhythm with a slow beat. It is very loud, with simple harmony. It frequently has a simple melody with a low pitch in a F Dorian key. Usually, it has a soft timbre.